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Master of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

University of Northern British Columbia

  • Prince George, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Northern British Columbia campus

About the program

Geography degree focused on resource conservation and environmental management.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies and apply discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critical thinking
  • and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Government and private-sector jobs in resource conservation and environmental management

Curriculum

  • 24 Credit hours: three core courses on Integrated Environmental Systems I-III (NRES 801-803)
  • A graduate seminar (NRES 804) and a 12-credit thesis (NRES 890). Written and oral qualifying exam
  • Thesis proposal defence and public final defence
  • Typically three to five years.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution with a B average (3.00) in third- and fourth-year courses (domestic standard
  • International credentials are assessed on the final two years by country)
  • Statement of interest and references
  • A faculty supervisor for thesis programmes
  • UNBC English language requirement unless exempt
  • Some programmes require more.

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements
  2. Intakes and deadlines ( Find a supervisor where the programme requires one ( Apply online at and pay the 153 CAD fee. Upload documents per (transcripts
  3. Referees
  4. English proof). If admitted
  5. Pay the 1
  6. 500 CAD graduate admission deposit (credited to tuition. MBA adds 2
  7. 000 CAD). Receive the Letter of Admission to apply for the study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$8,979 CAD
Application fee$153 CAD
Deposit$32,427 CAD

Program details

CampusPrince George
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science
DepartmentScience
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value25
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.